Zachary James Ferrer
American Canyon,CA
Summary
I am a compassionate psychiatric technician with a solid background in providing care and support for patients in mental health settings. Possess strong skills in behavioral management, therapeutic communication, and crisis intervention, contributing to safe and positive patient outcomes. Have effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient well-being and facilitating recovery processes. Demonstrated ability to maintain calm and professional demeanor under challenging conditions, ensuring high-quality patient care. I provide several years of experience and knowledge in an acute forensic healthcare setting delivering and assisting in various amounts of treatments. I serve as the appointed 12 hour Medication Nurse on our Admissions/Polydipsia unit in the hospital. I have undergone through a variety of training while working at Napa State Hospital, the trainings consist of the following:
- DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)
- ISRU (Intense Substance Recovery Unit)
- Polydipsia
- SOT (Sex Offender Treatment)
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Napa, CA
03.2021 - Current
- Reviewed medical charts for allergies, contraindications, interactions and other pertinent information prior to administering medication.
- Filled out forms related to prescription refills, renewals or transfers.
- Evaluated stock supplies regularly for expiration dates and restocked as needed.
- Conducted periodic reviews of prescriptions to ensure accuracy, appropriateness, effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of therapies.
- Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
- Counseled patients on potential risks associated with taking certain drugs or combinations of drugs.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations involving drug overdoses or adverse reactions due to drug interactions.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient care plans.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Maintained patient records and documented care activities.
- Led individual and group therapy supporting prescribed procedures.
Education
Psychiatric Technician License - Psychiatric Nursing
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA10-2021
High School Diploma -
American Canyon High School
American Canyon, CA07-2019
Skills
- Appointed Medication Nurse
- Treatment management
- Direct patient care
- Suicide prevention
- Therapeutic communication
- Patient assessment
- Behavioral management
- Substance abuse treatment
Certification
- Psychiatric Technician License
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Affiliations
- Telepsychiarty
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
03.2021 - Current
Psychiatric Technician License - Psychiatric Nursing
Napa Valley College
High School Diploma -
American Canyon High School
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